My poor, sweet Granny
Hey,
Today: I got up at about 8:30 because we were going to visit my grandma in Somerset, Kentucky which is about 2 hours away. After getting gas and stopping by the bank we were on the road at about 10. I hadnt seen my grandma since Christmas, which is a really long time for us. We try to see her about 2-3 months. My grandma has had Alheimers (I know I spelled it wrong) for a couple years now. She has never really been that bad, except she'd always ask us about dogs that have been dead for some time. Well we met my uncle and my grandma at her assistant living dining hall for lunch. As soon as I saw my grandma....I knew she wasnt the grandma that I know and love. She just sat there and would just move the food around on her plate. She hardly ate anything, and my grandma loves food. It was so heart wrenching to see her have broccoli hanging out of her mouth for 5 minutes. My hunger quickly vanished and I couldnt help but stare. She was nothing now, just a body, just a pulse. She hardly remembered us, and if we had asked her what our names were...she most likely would have gotten them wrong. Alheimers runs in my family. My grandpa had it but I was only 7 when he died and dont remember much about it. We got done eating at about 2 and had to leave because I had to work at 5. We hugged Granny and kissed her goodbye. It was the saddest thing because she asked us where we were going, we told her home, and she asked "Can I come with you?" Me and my mom just started crying. Today was just horrible and sad. As soon as we got home, I had to change and go to work. Work was hectic because we had 2 huge parties. I got home about 10:15. Then we celebrated my mom's birthday. Today just made me realize how important family is. I know this sounds really corny but if you're reading this, go kiss your mom and hug your dad, have a good conversation with you brother and/or sister. You never know when they'll be gone.
Bye
Caroline
Today: I got up at about 8:30 because we were going to visit my grandma in Somerset, Kentucky which is about 2 hours away. After getting gas and stopping by the bank we were on the road at about 10. I hadnt seen my grandma since Christmas, which is a really long time for us. We try to see her about 2-3 months. My grandma has had Alheimers (I know I spelled it wrong) for a couple years now. She has never really been that bad, except she'd always ask us about dogs that have been dead for some time. Well we met my uncle and my grandma at her assistant living dining hall for lunch. As soon as I saw my grandma....I knew she wasnt the grandma that I know and love. She just sat there and would just move the food around on her plate. She hardly ate anything, and my grandma loves food. It was so heart wrenching to see her have broccoli hanging out of her mouth for 5 minutes. My hunger quickly vanished and I couldnt help but stare. She was nothing now, just a body, just a pulse. She hardly remembered us, and if we had asked her what our names were...she most likely would have gotten them wrong. Alheimers runs in my family. My grandpa had it but I was only 7 when he died and dont remember much about it. We got done eating at about 2 and had to leave because I had to work at 5. We hugged Granny and kissed her goodbye. It was the saddest thing because she asked us where we were going, we told her home, and she asked "Can I come with you?" Me and my mom just started crying. Today was just horrible and sad. As soon as we got home, I had to change and go to work. Work was hectic because we had 2 huge parties. I got home about 10:15. Then we celebrated my mom's birthday. Today just made me realize how important family is. I know this sounds really corny but if you're reading this, go kiss your mom and hug your dad, have a good conversation with you brother and/or sister. You never know when they'll be gone.
Bye
Caroline